Our 1 thick Karate mats are designed as a top quality interlocking martial arts mat for Karate and Taekwondo. This interlocking Karate mat is a firm, high density polyethylene (PE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foam tile with a smooth leather surface finish specifically designed for barefoot and soft shoe foot work and striking moves.

Choose Greatmats 1 inch Karate mat when you are looking for a quality flooring surface for your dojo. The EVA material of each 40x40 inch mat carries with it a Shore C 50 density and non absorbent qualities. It is kid safe and, due to the interlocking design, requires no special adhesives for installation. Each tile comes with four border strips, giving you endless options for corner, wall-to-wall or island installation. If your karate mats need to be cut to fit, simply use a straight edge and a sharp utility knife to customize the interlocking tiles for your space.

Used in hundreds of studios nationwide for more than 10 years, this Karate mat has withstood the test of time. Greatmats 1 year warranty will stand behind any manufacturer defects. You can be confident in the longevity of this 1 inch thick interlocking Karate and Taekwondo mat. This product is guaranteed for bare feet and soft shoes only.

High density mats are specifically designed for Karate and Taekwondo floors. Our 1 inch mats are manufactured to meet strict design specs. These martial arts foam mats have been a favorite for trainers and teachers globally for more than a decade.

Be sure to clean your Karate mats regularly with a vacuum (after testing the vacuum on the tiles to make sure it does not damage your martial arts flooring). Use a damp mop with basic household soap and hot water as needed. Spot clean using a scrubby and a sponge. A walk behind auto cleaning machine is recommended for cleaning this karate flooring in large commercial areas.

Allow an approximately 1/2 inch gap around the perimeter of your room during installation to allow for mat expansion which can occur with fluctuations in heat and humidity. Keep direct sunlight off the mats if possible as this can heat them up and cause expansion.

Color tone variations can and will most likely occur within the same batch of mats. Even mats that are made at the factory within minutes of each other can vary in color. This is common with all interlocking EVA foam mats.

Customer Product Reviews

Customer Rating:

07/20/2015

Very pleased with the product and ease of installation. I was a little concerned with slipperiness at first but have found it to be not a problem. My primary purpose is for martial arts training and the padding is very good for grappling and throws. I lots of forms barefoot as well and have done well keeping my footing... it is different from carpeting where I practice in a formal dojo.

thanks

Patrick

Stratford, CT

Customer Rating:

06/15/2015

Looks great and enhances the image of our dojo.
Great feel for daily karate training.

Jessica

Cincinnati, OH

Customer Rating:

05/07/2015

Mats look great and feel great. My students love the new mats.

Celeste

Hurricane, UT

Customer Rating:

04/11/2015

Great product for the price! Super happy with how easy they were to install, and the protection they provide for my students. Will definitely order these again for my next karate space.

Rachel

Fairfax, VA

Customer Rating:

02/19/2015

Very satisfied with the flooring. I recommend greatmats for all your martial arts flooring.

Fred

Cleveland, TN

Customer Rating:

02/04/2015

The puzzle cuts should be universal on all four sides. Having different cuts on four sides means that we as the consumer must buy extra mats due to having to cut the mats to make them fit our facility. If the puzzle cuts were universal than this would not be an issue. Also the color of the wood tiles vary greatly. Some are light some very dark.

Isaac

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Customer Rating:

11/09/2014

I ordered the woodgrain/black because I wanted the entire floor to look like a wood floor. The color of the mats were inconsistent so I tried several times blend the colors which didn't work out well. But in the end I was very happy with the results and I love my new floor! It was easy to install by myself. First I removed the carpet, carpet tack strips, carpet underlay and scaped off the glue. Then I vacuumed up the cement floor and assembled the full-sized mats directly over the cement in the majority of the room. Then, I measured and cut the remaining tiles to fit until the room was complete. Cutting and fitting the edges was easy. I will be using this room primarily to practice Nia and Yoga. It is very comfortable to dance on with bare feet and I don't even need to drag out a yoga mat!

Deborah

Parker, CO

Customer Rating:

05/16/2014

I am not in favor of mats since I practice traditional Japanese Karate, and hardwood floor would be my only choice. I didn't want my new opened dojo (Unity Karate & Holistic Arts) to look like another Teakwondo school, but... I tried to keep the initial costs down and decided to go with these wooden look 1inch foam mats at least for now.
Mats arrived within a week of ordering which was great. Installation was easy, unfortunately I didn't order enough and didn't want to pay another $300!!! on shipping for additional 10 mats. There were enough edge peaces, so I used them to fill the "gaps". The floor looks great and many people got fooled that it actually isn't a hardwood floor.
Even though I am not super excited about the mats, my students love them. The fact that it is much safer to train on mats than on hardwood floor helps a lot, and I don't have to loose much sleep worrying about students getting injured falling down.
My main complaint about these mats is, that they are extremely slippery (Sales Rep assured me that they are not). We practice barefoot. They were covered/soaked in "Armor all" like substance and needed to be seriously "broken in" It was extremely difficult and dangerous to train in the beginning. We washed them numerous times with all kinds of detergents, even rubbing alcohol, without much luck. It took 2 months of training (6 times/week) to brake them in. If you leave any heavier objects laying around, they will cause indentations in the mats. The surface is not super smooth as it's been said in the reviews, it is light sand like texture. Overall decent value.

Robert B

South Windsor, CT

Customer Rating:

05/16/2014

So far, I am very impressed with this product. I bought it to replace inferior tiles from a competitor. These are much more shock absorbent and have a durable top layer that I doubt will wear or peel. They are a little thick to cut and at doorway transitions but the payoff is in injury prevention.

Kelly

Perkasie, PA

Customer Rating:

02/22/2014

Very good value. I had originally considered installing a sprung hardwood floor, but decided to go with the karate mats instead because of ease of installation and cost. When first installed, they were a little slippery to bare feet, but after a short time the "tack" has improved. Also, they do not like having anything heavy sitting on them for any length of time--it causes indentations. But overall, I am quite happy with this product.

Robert

San Jose, CA

Customer Rating:

01/09/2014

product showed up on time and went in very easily
very satisfied with product

Bob

Placerville, CA

Customer Rating:

12/09/2013

Outstanding product!

James

New Prague, MN

Customer Rating:

11/25/2013

Thanks Pam we are very happy with the mats.
I'm attaching a couple of pictures for you.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Nick

Olney, MD

Customer Rating:

11/06/2013

I would like to send a photo from Rice Lake Martial Arts Center in Rice Lake. We just got these mats over the summer and they are working great! The layout was done with much assistance from your tool on the website.

Biran

Rice Lake, WI

Customer Rating:

11/04/2013

The mats held up exceptionally well.
Zero wear despite the activity.

I'll certainly be contacting you again for my future mat flooring needs!

Watch this video of the mats in action in a Tap Out video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x08e8jB7Bu8

Marc

Video Shoot

Customer Rating:

10/15/2013

These mats are perfect for Karate training. The are not grooved or textured, which allows your feet to pivot easier. Some mats have too much grip. These have it just right. I would recommend these.

Dan

DUBLIN, CA

Customer Rating:

08/21/2013

We love our mats. We have them on our basement WO room and the padding is a perfect amount for impact in Tae Kwon Do. The interlocking system holds the mats really well, we have had no problems with slipping or shifting. They were shipped much faster than we anticipated, it was wonderful to do business with a company which is so concerned with customer service.

James

Lisbon, WI

Customer Rating:

08/09/2013

We Are very happy with our mats. They hold up well and are easily cleaned. Thank you.
D.May

Donald

LaGrange, GA

Customer Rating:

08/08/2013

Easy to install, helpful customer service, comparable cost to carpet. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is a film or print that makes feet turn black. We have tried mopping it several times, but after an hour of practice, feet still turn black. It is getting better, so whatever it is will wear off in time, or we're not using a strong enough cleaning agent.

Sarah

Everett, WA

Customer Rating:

08/02/2013

Easy online ordering and delivery was coordinated without a hitch. Mats are awesome and easy to install and clean! Very satisfied with the overall process.